bad cravings

Anyone having cravings for "no-no" foods- snacks & junk food? what do you do to get past that? I noticed that when I see my family having something that I want - I ask for a "taste" & I don't want to let myself get in that habbit. Any suggestions. I've tried drinking more water- crystal lite etc but its not satisfying anymore.

Donna, Last night when I was sugar craving real bad I jumped on the treadmill. I told myself I'd only get on for 10 minutes. But then I was all warmed up and feeln' good about being proactive and did 30 min. I felt sooo good when I got off. Originally I had told myself that if after I jogged for 10 min I still wanted sugar I would indulge. But luckily it usually does the trick. I think for me it is bored eating - when I want sugar - which is what got me where i was in the first place. after my jogs i always make myself drink a bottle of water too. which also delays me being able to eat by at the minimum 30 minutes. anyhow, i hope you find a trick that works for you!

Hi Donna Of course we crave the no!no! foods from time to time,we're only human.And it's ok t give in occasionally.There are some really good sugar free products on the market that really hit the spot.I choose carb smart ice cream over regular,sugar free keeblers over reg.don't make a steady diet of these things but for a sensible dessert or treat it's perfectly fine. Cathy 277/165/135

Thank you for your responses! This was my first dealing with the cravings- I didn't want to gain after loosing 115 lbs! I feel I should have lost more by now and was trying to exercise more- so maybe I am just bored and eating because of it. I'll increase my exercise, water and protein and maybe these cravings will not come as often. Thanks for the advice. Donna